Jerusalem of Gold

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey; Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City and visit Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust (Self-guided).

On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, instead of Yad Vashem, drive to  Ein Karem, southwest of Jerusalem, traditionally known as birthplace of John the Baptist; Stroll in the narrow lanes of the picturesque neighborhood, stopping by Mary’s spring and continue to visit the  remarkable Church of Saint John the Baptist. Return to your point of departure.

NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites.

Departure: Daily.
Pick-up time: 09:00 

Price: $81 per person

Jerusalem & Bethlehem

Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey; Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born; Visit the Church of Nativity and Manger Square; View the Shepherds’ field.

Return to your point of departure.

Masada & the Dead Sea

Depart Jerusalem via the Judean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth; Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada and learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters. Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea; Enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud that many believe has its therapeutic effects. Return to your point of departure. 

NOTE: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, sun screen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.

Pick-up time: 09:00 

Price: $123 per person

Tel Aviv City Tour

Visit the Diaspora (Anu) museum; Drive around the main streets of Tel-Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel; Also known as The “White City”, Tel-Aviv was declared by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site for its Bouhous style buildings. 

Stop at Rabin square, the location where the Prime Minister of Israel Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated. Continue to old Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world; Visit the ancient ruins and walk along the Artist’s Quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1887 and Nachlat Binyamin, the pedestrian mall of the city, where you can enjoy live street music, arts, crafts, and homemade jewelry.

Pick-up time: 06:00 

Price: $132 per person

*Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv. Transfer from/to Jerusalem may be accompanied with a driver only.

Biblical Highlights of the Galilee

Drive through the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Kana, to Tiberius, the lively resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the Kineret Lake to Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught; Continue to Tabgha and visit the Church of Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes with the beautiful mosaic floor. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site located where the Jordan River flows out from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea; enjoy the peaceful and natural surrounding on site.

Return to your point of departure.

Pearls of the Western Galilee

Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port; enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the City, the Port and the magnificent Baha’i Gardens and Shrine. 

Proceed to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation.

Onto Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site; Walk through the market, the mosque and the old port; Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture.

Return to point of departure.

Pick-up time: 06:00 

Price: $136 per person

*Guests picked up from Jerusalem will join the tour from Tel-Aviv. Transfer from/to Jerusalem may be accompanied with a driver only